Fragrance comparison

Edouard vs Guido Maria Kretschmer For Him

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 19 Oct 2026 44 ratings analysed

Edouard

Art of Scent - Swiss Perfumes

5.001 votes

Rank #46,193 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Guido Maria Kretschmer For Him

4.3343 votes

Rank #24,270 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Guido Maria Kretschmer For Him takes 3 of 4 categories.

Edouard
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on value for money.
Guido Maria Kretschmer For Him
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Edouard1/4

Guido Maria Kretschmer For Him3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Guido Maria Kretschmer For Him
Sillage & projection: Guido Maria Kretschmer For Him
Value for money: Edouard
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Guido Maria Kretschmer For Him

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

EdouardArt of Scent - Swiss Perfumes

Guido Maria Kretschmer For HimLR

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

4.33/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 53%Had 22%Want 25%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

47%Love

44%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

43 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityGuido Maria Kretschmer For Him

SillageGuido Maria Kretschmer For Him

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value57

Category winnerEdouardBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

earthy69%

fresh spicy61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

woody77%

leather69%

vanilla61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

Tonka BeanVetiverAmberBergamotPepperMuskTangerineCedar

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Pink PepperTangerineBergamot

Heart

PepperGeraniumCashmere Wood

Base

VanillaLeatherVetiver

InformationalShared notesVetiver, Bergamot, Pepper and Tangerine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter82

Day61

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men70

Unisex30

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,193

PerfumerBrigitte Witschi

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,270

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerGuido Maria Kretschmer For HimHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Edouard opens with bergamot and tangerine, then settles into pepper, cedar and vetiver with a soft amber and tonka base. It reads warm, smooth and gently fresh rather than loud. If you like woody amber scents with a polished, quietly masculine feel, this is the kind of fragrance that may suit office wear, smart casua…

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Guido Maria Kretschmer For Him is a leather-focused masculine scent that leans into fresh spice and woody base notes. Launched in 2015, this composition offers a clean yet sensual profile defined by pink pepper, tangerine, and a sophisticated leather foundation. It works particularly well as a daily driver for the off…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Edouard or Guido Maria Kretschmer For Him?

Guido Maria Kretschmer For Him takes 3 of 4 categories. Edouard is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Guido Maria Kretschmer For Him is rated 4.33/5 from 43 votes. Choose Edouard for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Choose Guido Maria Kretschmer For Him for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Edouard or Guido Maria Kretschmer For Him?

They last about the same: Guido Maria Kretschmer For Him 72/100, Edouard 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Edouard or Guido Maria Kretschmer For Him?

Guido Maria Kretschmer For Him projects furthest (Guido Maria Kretschmer For Him 58/100, Edouard 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Edouard and Guido Maria Kretschmer For Him smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Vetiver, Bergamot, Pepper and Tangerine.

Is Edouard or Guido Maria Kretschmer For Him better for summer or winter?

Guido Maria Kretschmer For Him suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Edouard and Guido Maria Kretschmer For Him?

Edouard features Tonka Bean, Vetiver, Amber, Bergamot and Pepper. Guido Maria Kretschmer For Him has top notes of Pink Pepper, Tangerine and Bergamot, heart notes of Pepper, Geranium and Cashmere Wood, a base of Vanilla, Leather and Vetiver.